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Primacort 100 Injection is used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. It is also used as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. It helps reduce inflammation and stabilise the immune response.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Abortion pill (Mifepristone)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Primacort 100 Injection.
  • Anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Primacort 100 Injection.
  • Pain killers (Ibuprofen, diclofenac)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of ulcers and gastric irritation.
  • Water pills (Furosemide)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)
  • Blood thinners (warfarin)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of warfarin.

Drug-Food Interactions: Primacort 100 Injection may interact with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Primacort 100 Injection, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.

  • Severe depression or bipolar disorder
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
  • Recent history of a heart attack
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid problems
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Liver, kidney or heart problems
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How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and Primacort 100 Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primacort 100 Injection with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and Primacort 100 Injection can reduce the effects of Primacort 100 Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primacort 100 Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Dofetilide and Primacort 100 Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Dofetilide and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Clarithromycin and Primacort 100 Injection can increase the blood levels of Primacort 100 Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts(the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
Taking carbamazepine and Primacort 100 Injection may increase the effect of carbamazepine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Primacort 100 Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
HydrocortisoneCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Certolizumab and Primacort 100 Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Certolizumab and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
Taking Cinoxacin and Primacort 100 Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Cinoxacin and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisonePolio Vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of polio vaccine and Primacort 100 Injection can cause a risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of the polio vaccine and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor know if you are now receiving or have recently received Primacort 100 Injection. Your doctor may decide to postpone vaccination in some cases so that your body has time to recover from the side effects of Primacort 100 Injection therapy. On the other hand, if you recently had the polio vaccine, your doctor might decide to put off starting your Primacort 100 Injection therapy for a few weeks.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Desirudin and Primacort 100 Injection can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes haemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Desirudin and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Primacort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Fingolimod and Primacort 100 Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of fingolimod and Primacort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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